Cancer of the breast /

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Donegan, William L., 1932-, Spratt, John S. (John Stricklin), 1929-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia : Saunders, [2002]
Edition:Fifth edition.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • An introduction to the history of breast cancer
  • Microscopic anatomy of the breast
  • Gross anatomy of the breast
  • Physiology and function of the breast
  • A unifying concept for benign disorders of the breast : ANDI
  • Common benign conditions of the breast
  • Epidemiology of breast cancer
  • Ionizing radiation and the breast
  • Nutrition and breast disease
  • Genetic basis for the emergence and progression of breast cancer
  • Molecular biology of breast cancer
  • Prevention of breast cancer
  • The role of exercise and weight control in breast cancer prevention and rehabilitation
  • Genetics and genetic counseling for breast cancer
  • Screening for breast cancer
  • Breast imaging : mammography, sonography, and emerging technology
  • Diagnosis of breast cancer
  • Gross and microscopic pathology
  • Cellular kinetics of breast cancer
  • Hormonal and growth factors
  • Growth rates
  • Staging and prognosis
  • In situ carcinoma of the breast
  • Management of early invasive carcinoma (TNM stages I and II)
  • Lymphatic mapping and sentinel node biopsy
  • Locally advanced and inflammatory breast cancer
  • Stage IV carcinoma
  • Surgical techniques
  • Radiation therapy for breast cancer
  • Chemotherapy for early and advanced breast cancer
  • Hormonal and endocrine therapy of breast cancer
  • Immunology, serum markers, and immunotherapy of mammary tumors
  • Follow-up after treatment of breast cancer
  • Nursing care
  • Reconstruction of the breast
  • Multiple primary cancers
  • Local and regional recurrence
  • Orthopedic management of skeletal metastases
  • Thoracic surgical problems in breast cancer therapy
  • Metastasis to the eye and ocular adnexa
  • Neurological aspects of breast cancers
  • Management of pain
  • Pregnancy and breast cancer
  • Sarcomas of the breast
  • Diagnosis and management of occult primary breast cancer
  • Male breast cancer
  • Psychosocial aspects of breast cancer
  • Community resources for the breast cancer patient
  • Liability issues related to breast cancer
  • Critical analysis of clinical trials
  • Statistical methods in cancer research.